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Spreepark! (And how to get in)
The spirits of dead clowns had been mocking me long enough. For weeks they had been goading me, taunting me, deriding me for not venturing in. Finally I confronted them, stared down my fears and faced down the creepy carnies.
Getting over the fence was easier than I thought. Almost as if they had been expecting me. They wanted me to come in. I hit the ground and stopped. All eerily quiet as I surveyed the area around me. I looked around again. Nothing. Just trees and shrubs. Cautiously, my heart beating like a drum, I proceeded up the bank toward the overgrown path, slipping in the soft ground beneath me.
I heard something. What's that?! A snicker? A suppressed laugh from a tree perhaps. Or one of the evil clowns. I looked back again but saw nothing was there. All quiet. "Calm down!" I told myself. "There's no one here, nothing here. You have the whole park to yourself!"
I'd finally made it into Spreepark, an old GDR-era amusement park flanked by the River Spree, abandoned to the elements at the edge of Treptower Park in Berlin.
East Germany's only permanent funpark after opening as the 29.5 hectare Kulturpark Plänterwald in 1969, it was hugely popular, not least because of its 45 metre Riesenrad (Ferris wheel).
Spreepark was host to some 1.7 million visitors a year at its peak. Since the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 however, its decline began. Only 400,000 visitors graced the park with their presence in 2001 before it finally closed on November 5, a lack of parking, escalating prices, stupid decisions and dodgy dealings contributing to its demise. Debts of €11 million were reported.
The head honcho responsible for the thing at this time, Norbert Witte, legged it to Peru in 2002, along with his family and six of the park's attractions, which, authorities naïvely believed, were to be repaired there. The fools.
Witte tried to open a funpark in Lima but failed, and in 2004 was jailed for seven years for attempting to smuggle €21 million worth of cocaine in the masts of the "Flying Carpet" ride back to Germany. There must be Irish blood in that family. Witte's son was also jailed for drug smuggling (20 years) in 2006.
Meanwhile, Spreepark has been left to rot among the trees and foliage of Plänterwald for the last 12 years, its roller-coasters rusty and neglected, buildings boarded up, and fun-rides left only for the birds and rats to enjoy.
It did seem its idle days were coming to an end when the city put it up for auction last July, but Finanzamt Treptow-Köpenick abruptly withdrew the sale once a Berlin concert promoter bid nearly €2.5 million, despite it being well above the asking price of €1.62 million.
The other bidder was the state-owned Liegenschaftsfonds Berlin so perhaps the Finanzamt smelled a rat, or to put it more precisely, a property shark.
The lease given to the Wittes in 1989 stipulates the land must remain in use as an amusement or recreational park until 2061, so this has put off potential investors who could earn millions from apartments.
Those responsible for the law can find ways around it though. The Berlin Senate is to negotiate with other interested parties. Behind closed doors of course.
It's not like the city doesn't want the money. The Finanzamt is owed €600,000 in taxes. Another creditor, Deutsche Bank, is owed €10.2 million plus another €22 million in interest. Damned banks.
Now it's for sale on eBay at the original asking price. You couldn't make this shit up.
All of this leaves Spreepark in legal limbo for the meanwhile. It's still abandoned for now, fenced off from unwanted guests with big angry signs proclaiming "Betreten verboten!" every 100 meters or so.
Of course, that just makes it more fun to go in! Spraoí, coincidentally pronounced Spree, means fun in Irish, and there's probably more spraoí to be had sneaking in now than there was in its days as an operational funpark.
I quickly found the water-slides with their boats now covered in leaves and shit. A bit further on I found the first rollercoaster with its cars still lined up ready to go, eager to plunge into the gaping jaws of a fearsome-looking psychedelic cat/tiger. The Ferris wheel still looms over the park, its 36 cabins begging for someone to climb in. (Unfortunately the bridge to it is broken, so there's no way of getting over to it unless one wades through the stagnant foul-smelling water surrounding it. I declined to do so.) Beside the Ferris wheel is an old abandoned Viking ship, and near that one can find the remains of dinosaurs that used to freely roam the park. Other buildings scattered around also invite investigation.
On recent visits I've had run-ins with security. There were rumors of a 24h watchman when I first plucked the courage to visit in 2009, and though I didn't bump into him then, there was a black Mercedes cruising along by the side of the fence, and I've bumped into enough since then to know they exist – whether 24h or not is another matter. There are dogs too apparently, though I've been fortunate to avoid them up to now.
Exploration isn't possible without a thumping heartbeat and adrenalin surging through your body. Not only is there the thrill of being caught, but there's the thrill of being caught. Weird industrial noises break the eerie silence, creaking, groaning, wailing. Screaming?
Strange wildlife call Spreepark home, and they do their best to frighten the bejaysus out of intrepid explorers. Rustling in the grass, shuffling in the trees etc. You hear voices from time to time, sending your heart up into your mouth. Usually they're just passers-by on the path outside.
Trespassing is not looked upon with kind eyes in Germany so it's better to be careful. Not everyone is caught – some people even come back out alive! – but if you're of a nervous disposition you can pay to do a tour at weekends. Sabrina Witte, Norbert's daughter, would be able to tell you about the place from her perspective. It won't be as much fun of course, but then it's been a while since anyone really enjoyed the joys and thrills of an old abandoned East German fairground.
Spreepark Berlin. Abandoned amusement park.
Kiehnwerderallee 1-3, 12437, Berlin.
How to get there
Get the S-Bahn to Plänterwald or Treptower Park and walk from there. Map can be accessed here.
Getting in
The fence is in bad repair in a few places, though not as bad as before. Simply walk along until you find a low spot, or slide under one of the few gaps underneath. There's a fairly handy spot beside a tree that you can also use for balance. It may be easier to find an entry point during the day than at night!
When to go
Daytime is definitely easier to get in and explore. There are definitely security guards manning the site then, however. I'm not sure if they're there at night. Nighttime is definitely spookier, though more dangerous.
Difficulty rating
8/10 I've upgraded this because of the added difficulty in not getting caught by one of the guards. Otherwise it's quite easy – simply hop the fence and go in.
Who to bring
Friends. Do NOT go alone!
What to bring
Camera. Beer. A bottle of tequila is also good, preferably with oranges and cinnamon. Can be drunk either beforehand for courage, while sitting beside the River Spree, or while straddling one of the fallen dinosaurs. (I haven't changed this.)
Rumors of the security man are well-founded. Extreme care must be taken. Try not to jump out of your skin every time a dog barks. It's most likely just a pooch going for a stroll beside the river. Also watch out for nosy passers-by who may feel it's their duty to report trespassers. Petty fuckers. And watch out for the dead clowns.
*This post has been updated since the original from the day after my first visit in June 2009 to take into account current security arrangements, ongoing weekend tours and the legal limbo as Spreepark awaits sale. Its future is uncertain but then there's nothing new in that…
I've also updated the photolinks so you can click on them to enlarge. They weren't working before. All photos were taken on that first visit in 2009.
The guide above, the first I ever made, has also been altered slightly to reflect the current situation. As before, it's for information purposes only – I'd never encourage anyone to trespass or do anything illegal.
UPDATE: Monday, November 18, 2013 – I popped down again last Saturday. There was no tour, it was all locked up, but I did see two guards walking by near the official entrance with two dogs. The dogs were running around, seemed pretty playful. Not sure if they could be described as guard dogs but they were most certainly dogs.
UPDATE: Monday, March 3, 2014 – It has been listed on sale on eBay since Feb. 21 at the latest, for €1.62 million, the same asking price as at the auction last summer, well below what was bid at the time. This city is crazy. It's just the latest twist in a story you'd be pressed to make up. I predict many more unpredictable twists and turns to come. It's a real rollercoaster.
UPDATE: Thursday, March 27, 2014 – Spreepark has been bought back by the city. Its days really are numbered. For the very latest, click here.


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On my 2007 Civic Coupe, I figured out how to get Glovebox down, which was simple, but is there a trick to get the tray with the cabin air filter in? The board not only appears out so I wonder what I'm doing wrong? In addition, the air filter in the engine compartment lid has a few clips clear that breaks down to get the cover, but undo the clips do not seem to allow fresh air cover off, so it remains to be done to lift the lid in the order replace the air filter? Thank you!
The cabin filter is two parts and both must be removed simultaneously. So there is a lid on the box holding the filters. It slides down and is easy to remove. Sometimes they can be a bit sticky, then pull harder. The air filter of the engine two or three 10mm bolts holding the fix, but they can also be removed with a screwdriver. If your car is a 07, you do not need to change the cabin air filter yet. It is good to 60,000 miles or 4 years. It's not like the filter in your home is more like the air filter on the engine, just not as dirty as quickly.
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There are also many untold stories of volunteers and their selfless acts. They were just ordinary people who wanted to do something —Mark DeFazio, NYPD, New York, New York
Dear Marvin,
I applaud you for your "Editors' Note" in the April 2002 issue of Cigar Aficionado. I would even be so willing as to advise you to take it another step further. The way I see it, these athletes are being paid millions of dollars to play a game. They can call it work if they want and say they're in the business of entertaining, but that doesn't change the fact that they're being paid to play a game. When the games were invented, I'm sure it wasn't done in anticipation of the participants earning millions of dollars to play a game. While it may be true that the public, who pay the ticket prices, have helped to elevate these athletes to the high and mighty perch they now sit on, it should also be the public whose outcries knock them down a few notches. We're all guilty; yes, I admit to owning NFL season tickets, but we all don't have the same platform as you do to preach from.
Applauding your editorial is one thing, but will you continue to speak up on behalf of those individuals who don't have the vehicle or resources available to help get the point across? I'm sure John Q. Public wholeheartedly agrees with what you feel and what you've got to say, but it's going to take more than one "Editors' Note" to get the message across. There are a lot of people out there who want to know that their plight matters. I happen to be one of those little people who, at this moment, commend you for taking that first step to speak out. Now, show us your athletic ability and let's see you run with the ball. It's in your court.
Jay S. Hanenberg
Wayne, New Jersey
Dear Marvin,
The attack of September 11 on the World Trade Center has produced many stories of heroism by both uniformed personnel and civilians alike. There are also many untold stories of volunteers and their selfless acts. They were just ordinary people who wanted to do something, anything, to help. There is one special volunteer whose selfless act brought a little comfort to those at Ground Zero, and it is his story I want to tell.
I met Mr. Herbert A. Minks of Palisades Park, New Jersey, at the New York Police Department Command Post on Vecsey Street during the last week in September. He was with a friend of his, walking around doling out cigars to the police officers waiting to start their 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. tour at Ground Zero.
One week later I ran into Mr. Minks again, this time outside the Marriott hotel on West Street, which was being used as a Red Cross relief center, and once again he was giving out cigars to all the relief workers. When he was done, I got a chance to talk to him and I heard the story of how he came to be there and how he came to do what he did.
Mr. Minks was sitting home the day after the attack on the World Trade Center still in disbelief, but wondering how he could help, even in a small way, any way. While sitting there, his friend, who is a chiropractor, asked if he could help get him to Ground Zero. He heard that chiropractors and physical therapists were going to Ground Zero to give relief to the many people digging on the pile. Mr. Minks, aside from being a lighting contractor, is also the police commissioner of Alpine, New Jersey, a small town in the northern part of the state. He called New York and identified himself, and a Nassau County police boat was sent to New Jersey and brought him and his friend to the marina behind the World Financial Center, where a makeshift respite center and staging area was set up. His friend set up his table and immediately started giving relief to a rescue worker. Herbert made his way to a wall and sat and surveyed the scene, amazed and horrified at the images before him. He had just lit up a cigar when a fireman, who had recently come off the pile, said to Herbert how he could sure use a cigar. Herbert obliged, and soon the four extra cigars he carried were given to firemen. He then decided how he could help: he started making two trips weekly to Ground Zero, handing out cigars to all the workers.
I last saw Herb the second week in October about 2 a.m., and, yes, we enjoyed a cigar right on the corner of Albany and West Street. He told me he had given out 150 boxes of cigars by then.
In writing this, I wanted to recognize this man and thank him on behalf of all the New York City police officers, firefighters, construction trades and military personnel. As someone who spent three weeks down there, I'll tell you that 20 to 30 minutes of enjoying a fine cigar, whether on the street or in a vehicle with others, and being able to talk and recharge in the midst of all this devastation really made tough days a little easier. Thank you, Mr. Minks and all the volunteers. God bless America!


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The food here is excellent, and it offers some of the best shrimp and seafood in Cancun, which is saying a lot! The Mexican dishes are also very good. Try a Caesar salad prepared from scratch tableside. Dining is outside in a garden, with a few additional tables inside. The service is nothing short of absolutely superb. A Mexican beer called Superior is available here, and it is probably the best beer I have ever had, bar none! If you like beer, be nice to yourself and try it.
Two things to remember: If you want beef, try somewhere else, since it is not really what they are known for (beef tends to be tough here). Also, unless you REALLY like curry, don't order their signature dish of shrimp and curry in a coconut sauce. By the time I finished it, I was babbling in Punjabi.
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by britgirl7
Dallas, Texas
April 24, 2005
We took a taxi here, but the local buses did run out this way, too. El Centro itself has a much more "Mexican" feel with a bullring, evening market stalls, and fast-food stands. Most people walking around tend to be locals or at least holidaying Mexicans, and the atmosphere is loud and festive, with children and families everywhere.
La Habichuela is like a little oasis in the middle of all the action. On entering, there's a big fountain and fish tank. The walls are covered with Mayan artwork. I have been here twice now and prefer to sit in the outside garden, which has white ironwork tables and chairs, as well as fairy lights strung from the trees. VERY Romantic.
The staff is so friendly and will help you plan your whole vacation, as well as answer questions about the food. Prices are not as cheap as other restaurants in Cancun, but for the style of restaurant and service you get, I would say it's worth every peso.
My favorite dish there is their signature cocobichuela. At 318 pesos ($31), it's one of the more expensive items on the menu. It's a fish and lobster curry served in a green coconut shell. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. Regular fish and chicken entrées are between $12 and $16. Some of the fish dishes come complete with fins and eyeballs, so ask if you care about that.
This is a family-owned restaurant, so don't be surprised if free drinks just show up on your table from time to time. They love tourists and do everything to give you a great experience
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November 18, 2004
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Skippack, Pennsylvania
January 16, 2005
We always request to eat out on the back patio. This place is walled in and covered by a canopy of foliage. White lights keep the place illuminated but not too bright. We sit at iron tables.
My favorite part of the dinner is to watch the skilled and friendly waiters with their presentation of the coffee drinks. Ask for one of the many after dinner/coffee drinks (with alcohol) and they create a fire-fountain while they pour the alcohol in to the cups. It's truly something you have to see performed.
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Elizabeth, New Jersey
November 4, 2003
My wife's favorite is lobster tail with jumbo shrimp. They offer different cooking preparations for your lobster, either steamed or grilled. The jumbo shrimps makes our jumbo shrimps look like baby shrimps. Think I'm kidding? Try two to three inches in length!!! HUGE!
But just the way they prepare the food is amazing, with just the right flavor and condiments!
If you're in the mood for cold soup, try the avocado soup--you'd wish the plate was bigger!
If I continue about this place, I'm going to run out of space. La Habichuela is a keeper. It will have you coming back!
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March 13, 2003
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This is the largest area of need as identified by the countries asking for Peace Corps assistance. A benefit of Volunteering as a teacher is that some states waive student teaching requirements or provide preliminary teaching credentials for returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
Volunteers introduce innovative teaching methodologies, encourage critical thinking in the classroom, and integrate content such as health education and environmental awareness into English, math, science, and other subjects. Many also work in curriculum or materials development and train teachers informally or formally in conversational English, academic subjects, or methodology, thus achieving a truly sustainable impact.
Most education positions begin in May/June. All education positions require at least a bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Click on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for Volunteers in education.
Primary Teacher Training
Act as a resource for elementary school teachers and occasionally provide classroom instruction.
Volunteers provide formal and informal training and support to elementary school teachers and occasionally provide classroom instruction. They work with one or several schools, or teachers' colleges, modeling participatory methodologies, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support to local teachers. Some primary education projects focus specifically on health, HIV/AIDS, the environment, childhood development, English as a second language (ESL), remedial education, science, language arts, or a foreign language.
Applicants must have a strong background in elementary education and a bachelor's degree in elementary or early childhood education; OR a bachelor's degree in any discipline and certification in elementary education; OR a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one or more school year full-time classroom teaching experience at the preschool or elementary level. Many applicants have state teaching certification.
Virtually all applicants have some teaching experience, ranging from one semester of student teaching to many years of full-time teaching. Other relevant experience includes knowledge of teaching methodologies at the K–6 level, experience in development of educational materials, and demonstrated skills in classroom management.
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Secondary Teacher Training
Teach conversational English, English as a foreign language, or content-based English in middle and high schools.
Volunteers teach conversational English, English as a foreign language, or content-based English in middle and high schools. In addition to classroom teaching, Volunteers share resources, develop teaching materials with local teachers, and become involved in community- and school-based projects.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline and experience described in the next column. Competitive applicants will have a bachelor's degree in English, TEFL, or linguistics.
Applicants must have at least three months or 30 hours of English, ESL, TEFL, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience in classrooms or one-on-one. Applicants can be recent college graduates or those with years of classroom experience. Other relevant experience includes community organizing and work with community groups; drama activities; health or HIV/AIDS education; civics education; youth development work, such as day care or camp counseling; and computer literacy and programming.
Math/Science Teacher Training
Teach basic concepts, including remedial math, geometry, algebra, statistics, probability, and calculus.
English Teacher Training
Train student teachers at teachers' colleges or provide in-service training to experienced teachers.
Special Education Training
Work with education offices, schools, and local teachers, focusing on methodology, individualized instruction, classroom management, and resource development. Learn how Volunteers' imagination lead to sign language education in Kenya.
University English
Work with university-level students who need enhanced English-language skills to utilize academic and technical resources published in English.
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Volunteers are uniquely positioned to be highly effective community development workers. Through the strong relationships they forge with students, parents, and other community members, Volunteers engage in a wide variety of outreach projects concerning at-risk children or youth, adult literacy, health or HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, development of libraries and resource centers, and information technology.
Click on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for Volunteers in youth and community development.
Volunteers work with at-risk youth ages 10 to 25, helping communities develop programs to assist young people. Projects include vocational training, work with street kids, self-esteem and leadership development activities, income generation, health education, HIV/AIDS education and awareness, life skills development, community organizing, organizational development, training of youth development workers, and stay-in-school programs.
Applicants must have an associate degree and one year of full-time counseling experience with at-risk youths; OR no college degree and five years of relevant full-time work experience; OR a bachelor's degree in any discipline with six months full-time experience. All experience must be relevant as described in the next column.
Applicants must have at least six months of full-time work experience with at-risk youth programs, teaching, or counseling. Other qualifying experience includes full-time work in one or more of the following categories: youth; conflict resolution or mediation skills; HIV/AIDS counseling or awareness training; coaching or working with physically or mentally disabled youth; or with national and community service programs
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In 1988, Peace Corps sent its first group of Volunteers to Cape Verde. Since then there have been over 300 Volunteers who have served in Cape Verde. Peace Corps Volunteers have served on all nine inhabited islands; presently, 46 Volunteers serve on all islands except Brava and Boavista.
Over the past fifteen years the Peace Corps program in Cape Verde has grown in the number of Volunteers serving and its scope of intervention. To help the local government address its myriad development needs, the program has adapted its focus and objectives to keep in step with the country's development initiatives. Volunteers work closely with educational institutions, local government offices and nongovernmental agencies (NGOs) assisting communities in identifying their needs and resources and developing projects that help communities best use local resources to meet their needs.
Peace Corps' support of Cape Verde's efforts at economic recovery focuses on the rehabilitation of Cape Verde's human resources through Volunteer assistance in the areas of education and community development.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Cape Verde
Since the first Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Cape Verde in 1988, approximately 330 Volunteers have served, working in education, agriculture, water and sanitation, urban development, community development, small business and information technology. In the early years, Volunteer projects focused on TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language), agriculture extension, and water and sanitation. After 1997, the Peace Corps responded to Cape Verde's request to strengthen local initiatives by establishing the community development project. In 2008 the program changed once more to refocus efforts on business development wherein the larger category of community development was changed to small enterprise development. Approximately 55 Volunteers are currently working throughout the country.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Cape Verde
Your host agency will provide safe and adequate housing in accordance with the Peace Corps' site selection criteria (see chapter on Health Care and Safety for further information). Many Volunteers live in small apartments. At the very least, Volunteers will have a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen that they will not have to share with a host family. Volunteers will likely share an apartment or a house with another Volunteer or, in some cases, be placed in individual housing. You should come prepared to share a house with another Volunteer. Your sponsor will provide simple, basic furniture—usually a bed, table, chairs, and a stove (without oven). Upon swearing in as a Volunteer, the Peace Corps will give you a modest settling-in allowance to purchase household necessities such as dishes and other household items.
Some Volunteers will not have regular running water. Those who do not have running water will either collect water when it is available in their home or buy water from a water truck. Those who live in smaller towns will most likely have electricity, although perhaps not 24 hours a day. Some very remote areas may not have electricity; if at all, electricity may only be available 6 to 12 hours per day. To be a Volunteer here you will need to be very flexible in your housing expectations as there are no guarantees of continuous water or electricity.
Volunteers are expected to live at the level of their counterparts. Housing varies from site to site, depending on what your community has to offer. This varies from a beautiful and spacious apartment or house to a smaller home in a village community.
Main article: Training in Cape Verde
The nine-week PST provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and practice them as they apply to Cape Verde. You receive training and orientation in local languages (Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole), cross-cultural communication, development work, health and personal safety, and technical skills pertinent to the Cape Verdean development context. PST is meant to prepare you for the first three to six months of service, and the skills you learn serve as a foundation to start your community integration and service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cape Verde. We meet and work together as a group, and you have the chance to experience local culture and customs with your host family and during technical field trips.
At the onset of training, training staff outline the goals and assessment criteria that each trainee has to reach before becoming a Volunteer. Evaluation of your performance during training is a continual process, characterized by a dialogue between you and the training staff. The training director, along with the other trainers, works with you towards the highest possible achievement by providing feedback throughout training. After successfully completing the pre-service training, you swear in as a Volunteer and make final preparations for departure to your site.
Your Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Cape Verde
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every trainee and Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative approach to illness and disease. The Peace Corps in Cape Verde maintains a clinic with a full-time medical contractor (an American nurse practitioner), who takes care of trainees'/Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Some additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Cape Verde at a local hospitals and health clinics. If a trainee or Volunteer becomes seriously ill and cannot be treated here, he or she will be transported to higher quality medical facility in the region and/or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Cape Verde
In Cape Verde, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyles, background, and beliefs will be judged in a cultural context very different from our own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics considered familiar and commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed.
Outside of Cape Verde's larger cities, residents of smaller towns and rural communities have had relatively less exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What is advertised as "typical" cultural behavior or norms may also be a narrow and selective interpretation, such as the perception in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. Cape Verdeans are known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to differences that you present. Volunteers are encouraged to be supportive of one another.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers with Disabilities
Frequently Asked questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Cape Verde
- How much luggage will I be allowed to bring to Cape Verde?
- What is the electric current in Cape Verde?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Cape Verde?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing list for Cape Verde
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Cape Verde and is based on their collective experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You can always have things sent to you later. You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, although it may be more expensive than back home, you can find and buy almost anything you need in Cape Verde!
What you need will also depend on your assignment and location. Volunteers serving on different islands experience different "micro-climates" in the Cape Verde Islands, depending on height above sea level, or rural vs. urban assignments.
- General Clothing
- Women
- Men
- Men and Women
- Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Kitchen
- Electronics
- Miscellaneous Items
See also: Volunteer discounts
Peace Corps News
Current events relating to Peace Corps are also available by country of service or your home stateThe following is automatic RSS feed of Peace Corps news for this country.
( As of Thursday April 24, 2014 )
Country Fund
Contributions to the Cape Verde Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in rural sites. These projects include education, water, agricultural development, solar energy, Peace Corps global initiatives like HIV/AIDs and life skills for youth programs.
See also
- Volunteers who served in Cape Verde
- Inspector General Reports
- Pre-Departure Checklist
- List of resources for Cape Verde


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Time to play "Which Do You Choose?" from the Gopher Football schedule.
Are you all in, or voting with your feet? Is the hiring of Sonny Dykes a step in the right direction, or the first sign of the apocalypse?
Georgia fans are used to dealing with Auburn, Florida, and Georgia Tech boosters, so it's hard to work up any honest contempt for partisans of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nevertheless, there are five reasons to hate the Bulldogs' Capital One Bowl foe.
Best. Roadtrip. Ever. Here's the blow by blow account of my trip to the friendly cornfields of Nebraska.
Michael Layefsky captured this amazing aerial photo of Memorial Stadium during last week's game against the Oregon Ducks. Michael lifts his camera aloft using helium balloons and kites, and shares his work on flickr.
Your move, next Boston College Athletic Director.
As fall camp comes to a close, a strange mix of excitement, anticipation, and irrational fear swirl together. Opening Day draws nigh. It's The Return to Memorial. Is our team ready? Are we ready?...
As more games are televised and ticket prices increase, is it better to stay home and watch the game on television or buy a ticket? Sure, it's cheaper to stay home...but is it better? For Nebraska football, it's clearly better in person.
Previewing the Boston College Eagles football team's month of October which includes three tough road matchups against Clemson, Virginia Tech and Maryland.
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium was built in 1923. It is one of 15 FBS Memorial Stadiums, dedicated to those who died fighting for their country.
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Subject: Structural Geology
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Maps, Folds, Stereonets, and Simple Fabric Analysis part of Activities
John Weber, Grand Valley State University
This analysis involves analyzing structures shown on beautiful, rich, detailed, and well-prepared outcrop bedrock geology of a real region. Students construct a number of stereonets step-by-step, and the map-scale ...
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Earthquake Location part of Cutting Edge:Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
Larry Braile, Purdue University-Main Campus
Earthquake location is an interesting and significant aspect of seismology. A number of methods that vary from simple to complex are available for learning about earthquake location. The methods also allow ...
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Izmit Earthquake part of Cutting Edge:Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
Sarah Titus, Carleton College
This lab allows students to analyze earthquake seismicity from the North Anatolian fault using a variety of methods.
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What is Magnitude? Earthquake Magnitude By Analogy part of Cutting Edge:Geophysics:Workshop 07:Geophysics Activities
Scott White, University of South Carolina-Columbia
Understanding magnitude scales by analogy to distance. Students use distance as a proxy for understanding how the logarithmic earthquake magnitude scale works. Very simple class or lab exercise for introductory ...
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Where is that chunk of crust going? part of Cutting Edge:Introductory Courses:Activities
Vince Cronin, Baylor University
I introduce students to GPS, frames of reference, and the permanent GPS stations in the EarthScope Plate Boundary Observatory (PBO) in class, and obtain near-real-time data for two stations from UNAVCO. We use ...
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Mapping extensional crack arrays in asphalt as normal fault system physical analogues part of Activities
John Weber, Grand Valley State University
Students map extensional crack arrays in asphalt, at full-scale, using long pieces of inexpensive craft paper and markers, map the connections between individual cracks in the arrays, and study (descriptively) ...
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Guided Discovery and Scoring Rubric for Petrographic Analysis of a Thin Section part of Cutting Edge:Metacognition:Activities
Dave Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman
A guided discovery approach is used to "unpack" the methods and observations used by "master" petrographers in the petrographic analysis of a thin section. A series of spread sheets are used to ...
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Emergent Models in Google Earth part of Cutting Edge:Introductory Courses:Activities
Declan De Paor, Old Dominion University
This is one sample of a set of emergent models we are developing for use with Google Earth. Students use the Google Earth time-slider to lift 3D models of the subsurface into view. They can substitute their own ...
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Mid-level spreadsheeting and complex modeling of real-world scarp evolution part of Quantitative Skills:Activity Collection
William Locke, Montana State University-Bozeman
This exercise is a second or familiarization exercise in spreadsheeting, but is also a mathematical model for slope evolution. It uses the concept of "erosivity" (generally, the relative ratio of driving and resisting forces) and slope angle to reshape an initial topography. Finally, it asks the students themselves to come up with a real-world situation worth modeling.
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Is the New Madrid Seismic Zone at risk for a large earthquake? part of Cutting Edge:Online Teaching:Activities for Teaching Online
Eliza Richardson, Penn State
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I recently installed Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit version on my Sony Vaio laptop after deciding I didn't want windows 7 home premium anymore.
I originally booted the set up program for Ubuntu by extracting the files in the .iso to a folder in Windows and running the Wubi.exe but I discovered that this only made my computer have a dual boot option when powered on which is not what I wanted.
I then proceeded to install Ubuntu via usb and that seemed to work until I rebooted. Upon reboot the screen went purple as if it was going to load up Ubuntu but instead it just black screened and hung there. I then force shut down the laptop and turned it back on. This time when the system started up I got a menu with the options of
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As most would guess by the name alone, the Old Courthouse has moved on from its once pivotal role as the federal court in the city of St. Louis to being a charming historical landmark. Just two blocks from the Gateway Arch, the Courthouse has long provided a picturesque focus to the city's landscape, though its 150-year-plus history makes it much more than just eye candy. Inside the building, you can tour two restored courtrooms and several galleries dedicated to the rich history of St. Louis.
Built in 1828, the Old Courthouse played host to some of the most important cases of the 19th century. The first two trials in the Dred Scott case took place here in 1847 and 1850, pivotal events that set the stage for the Civil War. A plaque on the west side of the courthouse commemorates the Dred Scott decisions and their importance. Also, in the 1870s, Virginia Minor sued for her right to vote in this courthouse.
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The Easton Stealth 85S hockey gloves features some of the same high end technology found on the Easton RS glove like the angled cuff roll design, AX Suede overlays, and triple-segmented index, middle and ring fingers.
The 85S hockey gloves feature mid-density foams with PE inserts to provide that high level of protection while maintaining a very lightweight feel. The thick angled cuff roll runs down into the thumb providing good protection to the upper thumb along with that great mobility throughout the whole wrist area.
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Point Williams Lodge . 6 Acre Oceanfront . POOL . HOT TUB in Bellingham
- bedrooms 6
- baths 6
- sleeps 18
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Samish Island
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Set on the outermost tip of Samish Island, this outstanding estate delivers ultimate privacy and an exclusive perspective of the San Juan Islands. 6 acres, over 1200 ft of private oceanfront along with outdoor fireplace and professionally maintained swimming pool and hot tub ensure the optimum in outdoor living.
Another high quality SEASIDE LODGING NORTHWEST property.
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Gudrun Gutsche
house rental amenities
- 6 Private Acres
- 5000 Sq Ft of Living Space
- 1200 ft of Oceanfront
- Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub
- Spacious Deck Areas
- BBQ and Outdoor Furniture
- Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Commercial grade Appliances
- Indoor and Outdoor Fireplace with Propane Assist
- High Quality Furnishings and Finishes throughout
- High Quality Mattresses
- Fine Linens & Soaps
- Complete Cookware
- Cable TV
- High-speed Wireless Internet
- Telephone with Free Local and National Long Distance
- Washer & Dryer
activities and attractions in Bellingham Washington
- Beachcombing
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Whale Watching
- Birdwatching
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Rate is for up to 14 guests. Up to 4 additional guests are welcome at the rate of $50/night or $250/6 nights, each.
The minimum rate is 3 Nights September thru June. (Value Season)
6 Night reservations during July and August - Saturday thru Friday. (Peak)
NEW: 2 Night stays considered over non-Peak non-Holiday date ranges.
Cottage accommodation may be available if required.
A final Housekeeping fee and taxes apply.
Pool is heated free of charge during the months of June thru September.
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WILLIAMS?- Williams native Karen Hoelscher Johnson returned to her hometown Monday night to sign copies of her first novel, "Lancaster Rose".
The romantic novel is set in the 1800s and based on the lives of people of a small town near Keokuk, Iowa.
"There is a small town there with a two story school house," said Johnson, describing the setting.
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Author and Williams native Karen Hoelscher Johnson signed copies of her first novel 'Lancaster Rose' at the Williams Library Monday night. Johnson signed several copies of her novel for her brother and sister-in-law Mark and Margaret Hoelscher.
The book was published by Tate Publishing, said Johnson. In researching possible publishers, Johnson found that less than four percent of submitted manuscripts are accepted, so she was delighted when she received notification that her book was to be published.
The book will be released for publication on today through Barnes and Noble, said Johnson, who is currently working on a second novel.


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St. Louis' Vladimir Tarasenkocelebrates after scoring during the second period against the Oilers. / AP
ST. LOUIS — Alex Pietrangelo started a four-goal third period and Jaden Schwartz scored twice to help the NHL-leading St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.
St. Louis has won six of seven overall and eight of nine against Edmonton.
The Oilers lost for the second time in five games.
Pietrangelo, Schwartz and T.J. Oshie scored in 7:14 span at the outset of the third period to break a 2-2 tie, and Schwartz added his second goal of the period at 12:56.
Ryan Miller made 23 saves to improve to 5-0-1 since joining the Blues in a trade with Buffalo on Feb. 28. Hes 7-0 against Edmonton
Vladimir Sobotka and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored for St. Louis, which outscored the Oilers 17-4 in winning all three games in the season series.
Sobotka, who returned to the lineup after missing 12 games with a knee injury, and Oshie each had two assists. Miller has stopped 134 of 145 shots in six games with St. Louis and has yet to lose in regulation.
David Perron and Mark Fraser scored for Edmonton. Perron spent six seasons in St. Louis and leads the Oilers with 25 goals.
Pietrangelo scored 42 seconds into the third period on a shot from the low slot. Sobotka set up the play by stealing the puck in the corner.
Schwartz added his 20th goal less than 4 minutes later, and Oshie converted on a 5-on-3 power play.
Fraser tied it at 2 late in the second period with a shot from close range.
Tarasenko gave the Blues a 2-1 lead with a shot from the slot off a pass from Oshie.
Notes: St. Louis D Barret Jackman left the game briefly late in the second period after colliding with Jesse Joensuu. Jackman returned for the third period. The Oilers have used six goalies this season. Ten of the Blues last 13 games have been decided by one goal. Edmonton C Sam Gagner had a five-game points streak snapped. The Oilers are 7-2-3 in their last 12 games, their best stretch since going 8-3 at the start of the 2011-12 season. Oshies two assists give him a career-high 36 this season.
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Second Period3, St. Louis, Tarasenko 20 (Oshie, Sobotka), 5:05. 4, Edmonton, Fraser 1 (Gordon, Joensuu), 18:03.
Third Period5, St. Louis, Pietrangelo 8 (Sobotka), :42. 6, St. Louis, Schwartz 20 (Backes, Steen), 4:25. 7, St. Louis, Oshie 17 (Steen, Shattenkirk), 7:56 (pp). 8, St. Louis, Schwartz 21 (Lapierre, Paajarvi), 12:56.
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Technical Marine SynopsisIssued 3:00 AM ADT 16 April 2014 Today Tonight and Thursday At 3:00 a.m. ADT today cold front located from Labrador to New
Brunswick then to Cape Cod.
By 3:00 a.m. ADT Thursday weakening cold front located southeast
of the Marine District.
At 3:00 a.m. ADT Thursday approaching high 1041 mb located over
New England.
Marine Weather StatementIssued 2:44 AM ADT 16 April 2014 A cold front extending from Labrador to Cape Cod will move eastward
across the marine district today. Strong to gale force southerlies
ahead of the front will shift to strong northwesterlies its wake,
except in Anticosti where gale force northwesterlies can be expected.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for all
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Maintaining network performance while staying compliant with industry regulations isn't always a walk in the park, and requires IT to carefully choose the right approach to architecting one's desktop environment. This is true in organizations of all types, but is especially important for healthcare organizations that are required to provide access to health records and clinical applications – which is why the success one healthcare organization recently realized is valuable for anyone concerned with managing devices and desktops.Sunrise Health faced intense pressure to address their failing IT environment and digital health record system, and did so by turning to VDI. Read on to learn about their experience and discover the tools they used to achieve success.
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